Firm news
Accident Q&A series
-
How do medical provider discounts and write-offs affect the value of a car-accident claim?
Medical provider discounts and write-offs can reduce the amount treated as past medical expenses in a North Carolina car-accident claim.
-
How do I open a health insurance subrogation case for an unresolved car accident claim?
Open a health insurance subrogation case by notifying the health plan’s recovery department about the collision and asking it to create a file.
-
How can I obtain an itemized breakdown of a health insurance lien in a personal injury case?
Send the health plan or its recovery administrator a written request for a complete claim-payment ledger, along with proof of representation and a signed…
-
How can I make the store pay my child's medical bills after a slip-and-fall injury?
You can seek payment by presenting a documented premises liability claim to the store or its insurer and, if necessary, filing a lawsuit.
-
How can I make sure a personal injury demand includes medical expenses I already paid out of pocket?
List each out-of-pocket medical payment separately in the demand and support it with a provider statement, receipt, explanation of benefits, or other proof…
-
How can I make a claim against the other driver's insurance company after a car accident?
You can open a third-party insurance claim by notifying the other driver’s insurer, providing basic crash information, and submitting evidence of fault and…
-
How can I document ongoing accident injuries if I do not have health insurance or a primary doctor?
You can document ongoing injuries without health insurance or a primary doctor by keeping complete emergency-care records, seeking appropriate follow-up care…
-
How can I confirm the current lien information before resolving a personal injury claim?
Confirm lien information by contacting every medical provider and benefit payer in writing, requesting a current itemized statement, and comparing each…
-
How can a police report help support a pedestrian accident claim?
A police report can support a pedestrian accident claim by documenting the people involved, location, road conditions, witnesses, insurance information,…
-
How are personal injury claims handled when the injured person is a minor?
A North Carolina personal injury claim involving a minor is handled for the child through an adult representative, and any settlement generally needs court…
-
How are pain and suffering considered when I had limited treatment and several chiropractic visits?
Pain and suffering may still be considered even if your medical care was limited and included only several chiropractic visits.
-
Has the injured person's claim settled with the other insurance company?
No. Based on the stated facts, the injured person’s claim has not settled with the other insurance company.
-
Does it affect the claim if I did not witness the fall but another adult was supervising my child?
No, a parent’s failure to witness a child’s fall does not automatically prevent a North Carolina injury claim.
-
Does a lump-sum settlement resolve both my injury claim and related medical expenses?
Usually, a lump-sum settlement resolves the bodily injury claim covered by the release, including claims for related medical expenses and pain and suffering.
-
Can unpaid hospital bills be deducted from my car accident settlement?
Yes. Unpaid hospital bills related to a North Carolina car accident may be paid from settlement proceeds before you receive the remaining funds, particularly…
-
Can the insurance company's initial settlement offer be negotiated higher?
Yes. An insurance company’s initial settlement offer can often be negotiated, but an increase is not guaranteed.
-
Can ongoing fear and shaking after a crash affect my injury claim?
Yes. Ongoing fear, shaking, anxiety, or changes in how you drive may affect a North Carolina injury claim when credible evidence connects those symptoms to…
-
Can my spouse seek compensation for a shoulder injury that required surgery?
Yes, your spouse may seek compensation if another person’s negligence caused the motor vehicle incident and the resulting shoulder injury.
-
Can my child receive compensation if a chin injury leaves a permanent scar?
Yes, a child may receive compensation for a permanent chin scar if the evidence shows that another party’s negligence caused the injury.
-
Can I recover compensation for missed work, medical bills, and continuing back pain after a car accident?
Yes, you may be able to recover compensation if another driver’s negligence caused the crash and your injuries.
